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  Driving in France - can I get it in France? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will driving in France in the near future. I currently use Shell V Power petrol. Please would you advise what the equivalent grade is called in France,...
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  Can I use unleaded with a bit of diesel in it in my Citroen? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have put 55 litres of unleaded petrol with five litres of diesel in my car. I have had it drained into five-gallon drums. Would I be able to use this...
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  Will a 1997 SEAT Alhambra be more economical than our R-reg Ford Galaxy? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an R-reg Ford Galaxy GLX, 2-litre. I want something a little cheaper to run, as I do two one-and-a-half-hour school runs a day through town. Will...
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  Misfuellers and money soon parted 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if Ford Easy Fuel, that prevents drivers from filling with the wrong fuel, is available as an add-on accessory? I have a 2004 Mondeo LX...
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  Hard times - high fuel prices 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was grateful for all the help you gave me in the past so I thought I would give you a feed back on the effect of these high fuel prices in country areas...
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  4x4 or estate? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Jeep 4x4 2 ltr diesel. It is reliable but expensive on fuel especially on short journeys. I travel about 30 miles per week but want to...
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  I need a second hand 4x4 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I work as a ghillie and drive down a wee bit of a rough track each day. I need a 4x4, question is which one(second hand)? I also want good fuel consumption...
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  Do I really need to have a fuel system clean every six months? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan have advised me that they recommend a fuel system clean every six months and will carry one out automatically when they service my car, unless I...
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  Can I use super-unleaded fuel in my Volvo 850? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a K reg Volvo 850 GLT with just 25,000 fully-documented miles on the clock. Is it okay to use super-unleaded fuel in this car? Also,...
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  Extended warranty won't pay for fuel pump failure - what can I do? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My second hand Ford Mondeo has suffered a digital fuel pump failure, which has ruined the injectors. I bought the car from a dealer in September and paid...
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  Which Polo-sized car offers better fuel economy? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife currently runs a 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Twist. Her annual mileage is about 3000 - 4000 made up of fairly short journeys of up to 20 miles. She...
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  Should I run my 1971 MG MGB on premium petrol? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1971 MG MGB roadster, bought recently as a retirement present. I’ve wanted one for 50 years and I’m delighted, but I don’t know whether I should...
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  Corsa 1.3 CDTi with intermittent starting fault 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi five weeks ago from used car dealer. From the moment I got the car, it has had intermittent starting problems....
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  Is the BMW Sport Steptronic's fuel economy as good as is claimed? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  BMW 320d Sport Steptronic - is the fuel economy as good as they say? I'm looking at one tomorrow.
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  Leak house 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have an intermittent fuel leak from the main fuel pump of my 1997 Mercedes W124 E220 Convertible. It will stay sealed, then suddenly start leaking again,...
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  Brand new car broken down and no fault found 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Brand new car delivered in October, chosen because of unsurpassed reliability record on warranty direct and JD Power data. Driven towards the Alps,...
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  What are these Mondeo fault codes? 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Engine fault codes P0251, P1211, P2288 showed up when my Mondeo diesel 2.0TDCI cut out a couple of months ago, three times within a mile after I had left...
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  FIAT of imagination 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to make you aware of a strange situation. We recently purchased a FIAT 500 TwinAir. We get between 30mpg to 35mpg. My wife runs a 2006 Ford...
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  How can I solve the issue of corroded fuel pipes? 9 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Lexus RX450h. Two years ago I had an advisory on the MoT that the rear nearside fuel pipes were corroded. I wire brushed them down and painted...
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  Will off-road tyres mean increased fuel consumption? 9 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Navara currently fitted with road tyres however I'm considering replacing them with off road tyres as some of my work takes me off road...